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FTPfill: mechanical alignment and HMI checks after changeover
Check clamps, guides, filling-head height, nozzles and HMI settings against the actual container before the verification run.
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Check clamps, guides, filling-head height, nozzles and HMI settings against the actual container before the verification run.
Buyer questions answered here
Q: What should be confirmed first during a container changeover? A: Confirm the actual bottle or jar, its neck, height, and diameter, then review clamp spacing, adjustable guides, filling-head height, and whether the filling nozzle needs replacement.
Q: How does FTPfill address product movement caused by repeated container stops? A: The chain conveyor keeps containers moving while the filling heads track their direction and speed, so the container is not required to stop repeatedly at the filling position.
Q: Why does this checklist avoid a fixed number of changeover minutes? A: The current material does not provide a changeover time or complete specifications such as speed, fill range, and accuracy; those points require separate engineering confirmation.
1. Start with the Container and Changeover Scope
Start with the actual bottle or jar for the run, including its neck, height, and diameter. The material states that different necks, heights, or diameters require adjustment of the bottle clamp and guides; it does not define a broader compatibility range.
2. Align the Clamps and Filling Heads
Check the bottle-clamp spacing, adjustable guides, and vertical position of the filling heads so the nozzles stay aligned with the container openings. The material supports replaceable filling nozzles; nozzle selection and fit still need confirmation against the product and container.
3. Review Dosing, Tracking, and HMI Settings
Review the logic for the four piston dosing units, chain conveyor, and tracking motion. FTPfill uses the HMI to set fill volume and speed and to view operating status and filled quantity; do not add speed, accuracy, or output figures without engineering data.
Confirm the Changeover Against Your Actual Container
Share the product, container type, and neck, height, and diameter details so the engineering team can review the clamp, guide, filling-head, and nozzle configuration.